Television
TV schedule Thursday 2nd July 2015
6am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 11 - The LodgerBetween decimalisation and inflation the Butlers are feeling the pinch. Blakey suggests the family take in a lodger - and he happens to know someone who's looking. Unfortunately for Stan, there's no spare bedroom at home...
6:05am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bengal TigerTerry is hired out by Arthur to act as a minder for a newsagent who is being threatened.
6:45am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7:15am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 23 - Bitzer's SecretThe Farmer decides it's time to get fit - and calls on Bitzer to join him. Bitzer has other ideas and comes up with a secret plan to avoid putting in the hard work. Will his scheme catch up with him in the end?
7:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am
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9am
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Boj
Episode 35 - Sports G'DayIt's sports day in Giggly Park, and Boj mistakenly wins all the medals. With only one race left, can Boj think of a boj-a-boom idea that will help his buddies all win a medal?
9:30am5 min
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And ShorterThe Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!
10:40am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal QuadrangleMargaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.
10:50am
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
10:50am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 8 - Come In T-64, Your Time Is Ticking AwayThere's serious trouble for a mini-cab firm in which Arthur has a stake. Drivers are being beaten up and their cars sabotaged. As more and more of them are frightened off, Arthur ropes Terry in as a driver to find out who is behind the bother.
11am
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Geordie
Film about a weak young Scottish boy who grows up to be a muscle-bound hammer thrower.
11:10am
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Roy
Series 4, Episode 9 - And The Winner Is...Roy feels like the luckiest kid in the world when he wins a dinner date with Hollywood Vampire actor and hunk, Zach Morgan. Everyone in school starts bribing Roy to win the prize of being his guest and Roy is faced with the impossible choice of who to bring.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Souvenir StallThe gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but all the pottery gets smashed. Sooty tries to make some more with fresh clay but things don't quite go to plan.
11:20am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.
1pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 5While Angie is psyching herself up for her commercial test, Daphne is also preparing for something very important, and has Sam's full support.
1pm
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Boj
Episode 35 - Sports G'DayIt's sports day in Giggly Park, and Boj mistakenly wins all the medals. With only one race left, can Boj think of a boj-a-boom idea that will help his buddies all win a medal?
1:30pm
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1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And ShorterThe Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 2 - Iron Age RemainsHyacinth plans to help Richard make the most of his retirement, starting off with a trip to look for remains of an iron age settlement. Rose, meanwhile, is torn between depression and lust.
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Christmas SpecialHyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 4 - Wipe That Smile Off Your TapeIn an attempt to boost her success with men, Sharon joins a video dating agency.
2:25pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front PageNews breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 23 - Bitzer's SecretThe Farmer decides it's time to get fit - and calls on Bitzer to join him. Bitzer has other ideas and comes up with a secret plan to avoid putting in the hard work. Will his scheme catch up with him in the end?
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 24 - Ping-Pong PoacherWith the animals of Mossybottom Farm watching Shaun and Bitzer play the greatest table tennis match of all time, they fail to notice a hungry fox who isn't keeping his eye on the ball at all.
4:15pm
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French Fields
Series 1, Episode 6 - Le Week-EndFinally! The weekend! Hester's delighted to be expecting to welcome Emma, Peter and 'baby' Guy; but William's more concerned with his golf prospects, and the fate of his beloved suede shoes in the hands of Madame Remoleux. If that wasn't enough to contend with, there's a must-attend banquet in the town.
4:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 8 - Space OverWhen Lily is upset to realise Matt is going out with cool girl Greta Masters, Jas plans a make-over slumber party to cheer her up.
4:50pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 3 - You Make Me Feel So YoungUpton and Collier have taken up jobs in a practice run by the eccentric Dr. Maxwell and his attractive young daughter, Sue. The problems start for Upton when people start questioning his age and the patients want to be seen by a proper doctor
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4:55pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front PageNews breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.
5pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' OutingIt's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...
5pm
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 10 - Safety FirstStan and Jack's interpretation of new safety regulations for getting buses in and out of the busy depot causes more accidents than they were designed to prevent.
6pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 5While Angie is psyching herself up for her commercial test, Daphne is also preparing for something very important, and has Sam's full support.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseJean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.
7pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday ArkwrightWhat does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 2 - Iron Age RemainsHyacinth plans to help Richard make the most of his retirement, starting off with a trip to look for remains of an iron age settlement. Rose, meanwhile, is torn between depression and lust.
7:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
7:45pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 4 - Terry GilliamA look at a colourful collage of Terry Gilliam's weirdly wonderful animations.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 6Lee Mack is joined by Chris Tarrant, Robert Webb and Kimberley Wyatt.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:20pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
9pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 1 - Cooking The BooksBookshop owner Bernard dreads the end of the financial year as his accounts beckon, Fran is an unlikely birth partner and accountant Manny swallows The Little Book of Calm.
9pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
9pm
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - Broth + MuppetAlan talks to charity cyclist Jim Jones whilst waiting for celebrity guest Anthea Turner, before struggling to talk military tactics with special forces Afghanistan veteran Tommy Gaskell.
9pm
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
9pm30 min
Hoff The Record
Series 1, Episode 3 - The United NationsHoff plans to embrace his potential for doing good in the world by becoming a UN Ambassador.
9:30pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 2 - Manny's First DayNew arrival Manny is on a mission to impress as Bernard's assistant. But Bernard far from approves.
9:30pm
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mustard + PepperAmid a mix of anecdotes, facts and tips, Alan and Simon ask listeners to vote for Norfolk's greatest person before indulging in a spot of wine tasting live on air.
9:30pm
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Psychobitches
Series 2, Episode 4Featuring appearances from Lucrezia Borgia, Nefertiti, Gertrude Jekyll, Lady Godiva, Wallis Simpson, Marie Antoinette and more.
9:40pm
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Undercover
Episode 3 - The WireThe Police see the release of Ara's henchman Tommi Lylozian from prison as an opportunity to make some real headway.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 7Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.
10pm
Uncle Ted: British Comedy Icon
Episode 2 - Maximum TediusTed awaits an important call - could it finally be an offer of a gig? Ted gives his mum an emotional farewell and Georgie wants a pet cat. Will Ted be able to provide?
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 4Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 7In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.
10:20pm
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 5In the penultimate episode of life at The Grapes, Ken the landlord smartens himself up to play the romantic lead. There is growing concern amongst the regulars that their favourite boozer may be turned into a fun pub and Duffy plays down his recent good fortune.
10:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 5Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best BitsRussell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.
11pm
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 6It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and "Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow" is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.
11pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 9Russell explains Nigel Farage's worst nightmare, and answer's questions on signing boobs and the Queen's last words. His guests are John Robins and Jarlath Regan.
11pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 6Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.
11pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 11, Episode 6On this week's show, Keith, Fearne and Holly are joined by Lethal Bizzle, Laura Whitmore, Chris Ramsey and Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 4 - Wipe That Smile Off Your TapeIn an attempt to boost her success with men, Sharon joins a video dating agency.
11:20pm
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Rev.
Series 3, Episode 4Admitting the truth about his transgression to Alex, Adam finds himself thrown out of the vicarage. God sends him a separate challenge, in the form of an ace accountant who has a serious criminal conviction.
11:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 4 - DonkeyFollowing on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?
11:40pm
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Hoff The Record
Series 1, Episode 3 - The United NationsHoff plans to embrace his potential for doing good in the world by becoming a UN Ambassador.
11:50pm
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Reality Bites
Episode 4Guests this week are Alex Brooker, Kendra Wilkinson, Marvin Humes and Frankie Bridge.
12:05am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 10The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.
12:20am
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Undercover
Episode 3 - The WireThe Police see the release of Ara's henchman Tommi Lylozian from prison as an opportunity to make some real headway.
12:35am
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City Lights
Robson Green and Mark Benton star in the follow-up to the popular comedy drama series Northern Lights.
1:05am
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Doll & Em
Series 2, Episode 5As Olivia Wilde and Evan Rachel Wood grow frustrated with Doll and Em's changes to the play, Dolly receives some unexpected news.
1:20am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
1:25am
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Psychobitches
Series 2, Episode 4Featuring appearances from Lucrezia Borgia, Nefertiti, Gertrude Jekyll, Lady Godiva, Wallis Simpson, Marie Antoinette and more.
1:50am
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 6 - Come Fly With MeGeorge has bought Mildred a new female budgie as company for their male, and asks Robin, Chrissy and Jo to look after it for the evening. Meanwhile, Chrissy has a pair of Frank Sinatra tickets to give away and she intends to make Robin work for them.
2am
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My Mad Fat Diary
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chapter 2: RewindRae takes drastic action that could jeopardise her future when Chloe's parents ban her from seeing their daughter in hospital. As Rae tries to get things back on track, her A-levels and relationship with Finn hangs in the balance.
2:30am
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 5In the penultimate episode of life at The Grapes, Ken the landlord smartens himself up to play the romantic lead. There is growing concern amongst the regulars that their favourite boozer may be turned into a fun pub and Duffy plays down his recent good fortune.
2:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best BitsRussell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.
3am
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 6It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and "Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow" is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.
3am
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 2Dara O Briain teams up with professor Marcus du Sautoy and comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Josh Widdicombe to solve fun maths-based brain teasers. Stop laughing at the back!
3:05am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 10The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.
3:20am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 4 - DonkeyFollowing on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?